CO2 Dental Laser
Medical Lasers have become the forefront of medical care and they are used in a great variety of Dental applications such as: gingivectomies, biopsies, and removal of benign and malignant lesions.
The Miran CO2 Dental Laser has a hand piece the size of a dental drill. The laser emits an intense beam of light powerful enough to instantaneously vaporize tissue and bacteria. Since the spot size of the laser beam is substantially small it allows greater precision and as a result healthy surrounding tissue is scarcely affected. The Miran laser gives the dentist an exceptional level of control in performing dental procedures, enabling to remove a single layer of tissue at each pulse emission.
Miran CO2 Dental Laser
The CO2 Dental Laser emits continuous, pulsed or superpulse infrared radiation which is highly absorbed in water. Since 75-95% of soft tissue is composed of water, tissue at the focal point of the laser beam is instantaneously vaporized, leaving behind a thin necrotic layer of tissue which assures hemostasis.
CO2 Dental lasers are installed in hospitals, dental clinics and outpatient clinics around the world. These laser systems have been too large and too expensive for the average Dental clinic. The Miran CO2 Dental laser now offers dentists the advantages of CO2 laser surgery in a compact and affordable system.
The spectral absorption of water also provides the CO2 Dental Laser with the ability to coagulate, cut, or char, tissue depending on the power density and the energy level applied by the dentist. When the laser beam is focused, the laser can cut like a scalpel, but when the laser is defocused the laser vaporizes the soft tissue.
The Miran's SuperPulse mode minimizes heat transfer to surrounding tissue and reduces collateral heat damage. As a result, the patient feels less discomfort and decreased level of pain. To allow precise positioning of the surgical laser beam and clear vision of the treated area, an additional red, low power laser beam is incorporated in the system so that both beams are coincident at the surgical site.
Benefits of CO2 Dental Laser
1.Decreased Per and Post-Operative
Patients will experience considerably less postoperative pain in almost every dental procedure. This reduction in pain is a result of the unique characteristics of the laser beam as it cuts nerve endings, preventing the raw ends typical to scalpel incisions. The CO2 dental laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts", so your patient will likely require less anesthesia during the operation, and enjoy easier recuperation.
2.Comfortable & Convenient Treatment
No noise and vibration associated with dental drills. Patients will experience more confident and convenient dental treatment.
3.Reduced Post-Op Swelling and Scarring
Whenever an incision is made in the tissue with either a scalpel blade or scissors, inflammation begins in the affected tissue. This inflammation is a result of interaction with the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Because the laser beam effectively cauterizes the lymphatic system, there is much less postoperative swelling. In addition, laser energy does not crush, tear, or bruise tissue since there is no physical contact with the tissue. Postoperative Recovery is faster and the patient experiences more comfort.
4.Control of Infection
Since the CO2 Dental laser beam operates at a temperature of over 200 degrees Fahrenheit; it is highly effective at killing bacteria that have the potential to cause an infection. In fact, this is particularly important in areas in which it is difficult to prevent contamination of the surgical site. The CO2 laser sterilizes the infected area as it removes diseased tissue, leaving healthy tissue undamaged. Because the sterilization process is so effective, the use of antibiotics is substantially reduced.
5.Reduced Blood Loss
Less effect on underlying structures, reducing unwanted charring and thermal necrosis. Minimized Edema and reduced need for anesthesia and sutures. When an incision is made with a scalpel, blood vessels in the area are severed, and can ooze during and after the surgery. Traditionally this is controlled by clamping the torn vessels with hemostats, cauterizing the vessel using electro-surgery, or holding gauze sponges until the bleeding stops. All of these procedures take time, which means the surgery takes longer and there is more postoperative swelling. In the defocused mode, the laser seals small blood vessels as it cuts, reducing or completely eliminating the need for any other bleeding control measures. This means less time is required for the surgical procedure and, usually, reduced need for anesthesia.
6.Hospitalization and Healing Time
With laser surgery, healing is rapid and there is less postoperative discomfort. Laser procedures provide reduced trauma and less invasive surgeries for patients, improve recovery time, and shorten time spent in the hospital. No tissue reaction (edema) is usually noted. The laser allows destruction of diseased tissue while preserving normal tissue. Post surgical scarring is also reduced.
7.Greater Accuracy & Precision
The CO2 Dental laser can remove diseased tissue without affecting surrounding healthy tissue. Not only does the blood-free cutting benefit the patient, it also provides a clear, dry surgical field for the surgeon. The lack of bleeding improves the surgeon's visual control of the procedure because he can clearly see the different tissue layers. As a result, the surgeon is able to enhance surgical precision.
Applications:
Implant exposure
Sulcus-Sterilization
Uncovering of Implants
Peri-Implantitis
Freeing of Impacted Teeth
Fibromas (Mucosa)
Fibromas (Tongue)
Epulis
Aphtous Ulcers
Herpes Labialis
Pressure Sores
Lichen Planus
Leukoplakia
Mucocele / Ranula
hyperkeratosis\
Dehydration of contaminated Dentin
Pulp Capping
Extirpation of the Pulp
Coagulation of the open Pulp
Root Canal Sterilization
Alveolitis Cheilitis
Foliata
Sialolithiasis
Removal of Cheloids
Distal Wedge
Hemostasis of Donor Area (Mucosa Transplant)
Crown Lengthening
Gingvitis
